School Year 2012-2013 We are Ready!

Well, first day of school went off with out a hitch this year. Both kids are back in class. We wish them the very best as they continue to work towards their goals. Ashlyn is a Junior and Austin is working on his last semesters of college. Here's to a great year of learning and memories!

 

 

 

Work & Play: Summer 2012

With my new job, most of my summer is spent traveling to different places to work with teachers. I do try and find some time for fun along the way. From CA to KY.. I had a blast visiting cities across the country.

First stop.. San Diego, California for the ISTE Technology Conference.

My session was completely full! I was so pleased.

I met Moby from Brain Pop!

San Diego

 

 

Next was the SDE National Conferences in Las Vegas!

 

I loved the pool and these great chairs in the water.

My book display at the conference.

I always have a burger at In N Out when in Vegas.

My yearly trip to the M & M Store.

Then some fun in the Windy City, Chicago. This year Ashlyn was able to join me and she brought our good friend, Emilee!

 

View from our hotel window.

We ate dinner at the Melting Pot!

The girls had Brunch at the American Girl Store.

View from the Ferris Wheel.

Ferris Wheel Ride

Fun at Navy Pier

The girls met up with Josiah, who was also visiting Chicago.

Sprinkles Cupcakes! Enough Said!

Our delicious dinner at Melting Pot!

 

 

 

Mom and Daughter on the Ferris Wheel!

Summer Time means Party Time!

Ashlyn & Kaitlyn's 17th Birthday Party

 

It's always a party at the Elliott's! We had such a great time hosting different parties and get togethers over the summer. We started with the old school Slip 'n Slide party. Ashlyn pulled off an incredible Surprise party for Cory and we finished with a Double 17th Birthday Bash for Ashlyn and Kaitlyn! The Fall Bonfires are next on the agenda!



Slip 'n Slide Party



Cory's Surprise Birthday Party

25 Years and Counting!

On June 27, Tim and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. We are so blessed to have each other and the memories we've made together. God placed us together and continues to make our relationship sweeter as the years pass. We've been through the good, bad, joy, and sadness but our commitment to each other has held strong. Thank you, Lord for your great mercy and grace!

Bailey Jones of Bly Amour Photography took our pictures. She did an awesome job!

What a Summer!

Hard to believe summer is over. Everyone is back in school and we are starting to get back into somewhat of a routine. It was certainly a crazy summer. Tim and I worked a lot, but I am happy to say the kids were able to do some incredible things and I am proud of both of them. Austin served again this summer as an intern for Second Baptist Houston. He worked with junior high and high school students all summer. We love SBC and their willingness to include Austin in their ministries for the 3rd summer.

 

Austin looked very handsome in a friend's wedding over the summer. He cleans up pretty well!

 

Ashlyn spent two different sessions serving as a counselor at Camp Barnabas with special needs kids. What exhausting, but rewarding work. We are proud of her and her friends that served at Camp this summer. They are certainly touching many lives.